Conflict resolution in agriculture has begun to rely far too much on adversarial methods involving litigation, legislation and regulation, according to an agricultural economist at UC Davis. "There are too few opportunities for reasoned dialogue and mutually beneficial solutions," says Desmond Jolly, UC Davis agricultural economist and UC Small Farm Program director. Jolly is helping coordinate "From Farm to Table: Animal Husbandry and Public Health -- A Symposium on Agricultural Values and Issues," to be held Tuesday, May 12, in Sacramento. The symposium will join agricultural and food system decision-makers with representatives of the broader society to identify areas of conflict, share core values and discuss how conflicts might be resolved. The symposium focuses on the public health impacts of animal husbandry practices and the values that drive those practices. Speakers and panelists will include Carolyn Richardson, environmental attorney, California Farm Bureau; Barbara Schneeman, professor and dean, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, UC Davis; Darrel Sweet, livestock producer and vice president of California Cattlemen's Association; Dan Beneditti, chief administrative officer, Clover Stornetta Dairy; Richard Breitmeyer, director and state veterinarian, California Department of Food and Agriculture; and Deanne Meyer, livestock waste specialist, UC Davis.